Today I was alerted to an oystercatcher by local bird tour operator Margaret Christian at Kingston, Norfolk Island. A single bird was feeding in open grassland among cattle and feral ducks in the area and I was able to confirm it as a South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Oystercatchers occur on the island every few years … Read more
I’m seeking advice on birding from Bamaga (Cape York) in early March 2016. Does anyone have experience searching for the local specialties, including Red-bellied Pitta at that time of year? In particular: – can you hire a 4WD in Bamaga? – what are the chances of accessing Lockerbie Scrub in early March? – any other … Read more
In the last week I have seen two species of migratory birds around Brisbane. Is it more likely that they have been overwintering or are they early arrivals? On Wed 12 Aug I saw two Eastern Curlews on the mudflats at Myora Springs on North Stradbroke Island and on Sun 16 Aug I saw a … Read more
